The program in brief
Human Resources Management is a field on managing people in organizations: hiring, development, motivation. Universities across Turkey run up-to-date programs in this field in English and Turkish, built around practice, projects and internships. A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years.
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What you study
The curriculum builds up from fundamentals to specialisation and practice.
- Fundamentals of economics
- Introduction to management
- Business mathematics
- Accounting
- Business English
- Human resource management
- Organizational behaviour
- Labour law
- Management psychology
- Recruitment
- Talent management
- Training and development
- Motivation systems
- HR analytics
- Internship
- strategic and analytical cases in the chosen area: market, finance, operations, team or promotion;
- a final project or internship that gives evidence of skills for a first job or a master’s application.
Careers after Human Resources Management
- HR specialist
- HR manager
- Recruiter
- Companies of all sectors, recruitment agencies
Demand and earning potential
The Turkish market. Istanbul is the region's business capital: FMCG, retail, logistics, consulting and the headquarters of international companies recruit business graduates. Those who combine English, Turkish and digital skills grow fastest. Income benchmarks shift quickly: pay ranges are revised annually along with minimum-wage indexation, so always check the current year.
What raises income: internships from the first years, Excel and BI tools, a third language. For this year's exact figures by city and company, book a free consultation.
Is this your path?
You are on the right track if you…
- You are interested in Human Resources Management and related subjects.
- Combining theory with practice - projects and internships - appeals to you.
- A worldwide-recognized diploma and study-abroad experience matter to you.
Weigh it up if…
- You're undecided on your direction - begin with a consultation.
- You'll only study in your native language - check the language of instruction at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Human Resources Management, language affects organisational behaviour, communication, business cases and documents. The catalog includes Business Administration at Bahcesehir and Topkapi, plus English-taught Management Engineering at Bahcesehir.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Business Administration (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Business Administration (Bachelor, English, Turkish); Bahcesehir University: Management Engineering (Bachelor, English).
Universities offering Human Resources Management
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.
| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medipol University | Bachelor | Turkish | $5 500/yr |
| Okan University | Master | Turkish | $3 500/yr |
| Nisantasi University | Master | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Bahcesehir University | Master | Turkish | $12 000/yr |
| Gelisim University | Associate | Turkish | $3 000/yr |
| Medipol University | Associate | Turkish | $3 250/yr |
Real data on universities and prices (full tuition, 2026). A free consultation: we'll help select a university and outline your discount.
How to apply for Human Resources Management in Turkey
Admission to Human Resources Management programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Two prerequisites: a language certificate (TOEFL for English tracks, TÖMER for Turkish) and the denklik equivalence - we process the latter alongside your application. For public universities, YÖS or SAT may be required.
Common questions
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Human Resources Management without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.
Most partner universities offer Human Resources Management in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. Universities offer a preparatory year if your language level isn't there yet.
Tuition starts from $3 000 per year (full price before any discount). On a free consultation we'll share the exact price and available discount per university.
Programs are available in turkish. Which language you study in depends on the university; we'll help you choose.
A bachelor's program typically runs for 4 years. Medicine and certain engineering fields last longer; we'll check for your chosen program.
We support you at each stage: university and program choice, documents, visa, housing. The first consultation is free.
Pay is shaped by city, employer segment and languages: Istanbul and Ankara rank highest, and international companies out-pay local business. In business, the range depends heavily on the industry: consulting and finance pay above average. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.
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